Senior Wind Energy Assessment Resource Analyst

2 weeks ago

Boston, United States Galehead Development Full time

POSITION TITLE: Senior Wind Energy Assessment Resource Analyst


ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Galehead is the leading upstream technology and services platform for planning, management, and delivery of greenfield development pipeline for the Energy Transition. Galehead is a trusted project development partner to global utilities, Independent Power Producers, and Fortune 500 companies. Since its founding in 2016, Galehead has deployed its proprietary LandCommand® technology and specialized upstream platform to develop more than 15 GW of solar, storage, and wind projects under active development by Galehead and its Downstream Partners including Tyr Energy Development, EDF, Clearway, Rev Renewables, Steelhead, Engie, and Longroad.


POSITION SUMMARY: We are actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Resource Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be a key player in the greenfield stage development, specializing in wind analysis, utilizing tools like OpenWind software, interpreting LIDAR data, and ensuring seamless integration of met data insights into project planning.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Serve as a subject matter expert in Wind Energy Assessment, and provide support directly to Galehead’s Project Development team.
  • Wind Analysis:
  • Conduct comprehensive wind resource assessments using advanced tools such as OpenWind software to optimize energy production estimates.  
  • Strong ability to assess raw data measured on site such as the average energy production (P50) as well as confidence intervals to provide a measure of the estimate’s reliability. 
  • Candidate will work with 3rd parties to receive a bankable energy assessment report providing impartial evidence of the analysis and its result
  • Validated pre-construction wind energy output predictions to mitigate risk and build confidence in project among prospective partners and customers.
  • LIDAR and Met Tower Campaigns:
  • Candidate will be responsible for siting initial, secondary and full met/LIDAR campaigns to quickly assess and then verify data for new wind sites.
  • Tracking Galehead’s met towers, age, and maintenance programs will initially be part of the responsibilities of this candidate.
  • Design Optimization:
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize wind farm layout and turbine placement, considering terrain features and wake effects.
  • Utilize advanced modeling techniques to simulate and predict the performance of various wind turbine models under varying conditions, including property setbacks and designing for lowest cost of energy (COE)
  • OEM Collaboration:
  • Candidate will engage with wind turbine OEMs to understand the latest technological advancements and provide input for turbine selection based on site-specific conditions.
  • Collaborate with OEMs to fine-tune turbine specifications and maximize energy yield.
  • Data Management and Reporting:
  • Ensure accurate recording and storage of LIDAR and met data for ongoing and future projects.
  • Generate detailed reports and presentations, incorporating technical insights into resource assessments for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Actively participate in business growth and strategy sessions.
  • Bring your best stuff: we need the best from everyone.
  • Travel: TBD

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TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Preferred Fields: Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field.
  • 1-2 years’ demonstrated experience in wind resource assessment with proficiency in OpenWind software or similar tools.
  • Understanding of Lidar Technology and its application in wind resource analysis
  • In-depth knowledge of wind turbine technology, wake effects, and industry best practices.


ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with/on a team and to step in to help no matter the topic, even if it is outside the standard scope of your responsibilities.
  • Communications: Effective and thoughtful written and verbal communications.
  • Organization Skills: Maintain focus and extract value from the high volume of opportunities through command of the mission and meticulous organization of information, communications, resources and responsibilities.
  • Proactive: Make recommendations for how to improve Galehead’s processes and procedures. 


GALEHEAD CULTURE:

  • Accountability: Set and maintain high standards for yourself and your coworkers.
  • Problem-Solving: Willingness to consider problems and find/drive a path forward. Identify and recommend solutions. 
  • Our Values:
  • Bold: Demonstrate a bias for action and stretching conventional boundaries with a commensurate ability to acknowledge, define, and mitigate risk.
  • Driven: Demonstrate an inherent motivation to succeed, regardless of externalities.
  • True: Demonstrate transparency at all times, provide and accept constructive feedback. 
  • Galehead is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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